Premier, Minister Honour Nova Scotia Teachers

Premier Darrell Dexter and Education Minister Ramona Jennex today, Oct. 5, paid tribute to Nova Scotia's 10,000 teachers, including community college and Atlantic Province's Special Education Authority teachers.

Premier Dexter said World Teachers' Day is an opportunity for Nova Scotians to say thank you for the work teachers do educating students.

"Nova Scotia is very fortunate to have so many skilled and dedicated professionals committed to provide the best education possible for our children," said the premier. "We owe them our thanks and appreciation every day of the year, not just on Oct. 5."

"As a parent and a former teacher myself, I know how important good teaching is to student success," said Ms. Jennex. "I would like to thank our many teachers for all the great things that are happening in our classrooms every day."

World Teachers' Day is celebrated annually to highlight the important role of teachers. The national theme for 2011 is Inspiring Students, Awakening Potential. The international theme is Teachers for Gender Equity.